Geologist Holds Bridge Theory For Atlantis Existence
Cincinnati geologist Dr. Kenneth E. Caster reports to the International Geologic Congress at Algiers that a changing belt of earth’s crust linked South America and Africa at times, allowing plant and animal life to cross the South Atlantic. He cites evidence spanning millions of years and notes the idea stirs speculation about Atlantis without naming it directly.
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John F. Sembower
CPC
Cincinnati
Atlantis
South America
Africa
University of Cincinnati
Kenneth E. Caster
International Geologic Congress
Algiers
South Atlantic
Caster
F. B. Taylor
Plato
Solon
Asia Minor
Libya
Mediterranean
Athens
Atlantic
South Africa
Gems of Thought quotes and maxims
A collection of brief quotations on law liberty and morality from figures such as Eddy Pitt Holland Lincoln Blackstone James Otis and others. The sayings stress that law defines rights safeguards liberty limits tyranny and moral sentiment guides public safety.
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Blackstone
of God
James Otis
Still Hit 30 MPH Old Gas Buggy Reborn in Nova Scotia
W G Nelson keeps his Pope-Tribune from 1909 out of retirement each year to cruise at 30 mph. The car, likely Nova Scotia’s first registered vehicle, draws tourists and locals alike, widening his circle of friends. It was brought to the province by the Maritime Telegraph and Telephone Company where Nelson worked as an inspector.
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W. G. Nelson
Nelson
Nova Scotia
Maritime Telegraph and Telephone Company
Kept perfect attendance despite surgery
Chester Middleton aged 15 from Memphis preserved an 11 year perfect Sunday School attendance record after his appendix was removed. His class moved to the hospital, allowing him to maintain the streak.
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Memphis
Tenn
Chester Middleton
Chester
Taconite Quiz Reveals Iron Rich Rock Formation
A concise overview explains that taconite is a rock formation that contains iron. The description notes its mineral content and role as an iron ore source in mining.
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Taconite
What Makes TV Tick in the Early Broadcast Era
The article explains how television delivers moving images and sound from studios to homes. It covers the camera tube, photoelectric scanning, the 30 frames per second standard, and the cathode ray picture tube in receivers, with notes on synchronization and transmission paths.
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Montreal
Toronto
Mr. Campbell
Where There's A Will. A Canadian study of wills history
A Quick Canadian Facts overview outlines why only about one in nine Canadians draws up a will. It covers legal forms in Canada, three recognized types, and notes Quebec's unique notarial system. It explains intestacy rules and probate processes, urging simple, valid wills to avoid estate disputes.
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Babylon
Canada
Quebec
Manitoba
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Newfoundland
North America
France
Louisiana
Scotland
British Farmer Insures Against Sons Pranks
British farmer Edward Walker of Hunstanton Norfolk insures against mischief by his sons Digby six and Verden three. For 10 shillings yearly, the policy covers up to 10000 pounds for costly pranks over the next fifteen years.
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Hunstanton
Norfolk
Eng
Edward Walker
Digby
Verden
Walker
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